Chalk Marl
The Chalk Marl is a former geologic formation in England.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Cretaceous period. Today this formation within the Chalk Group is called the West Melbury Marly Chalk Formation.
| Chalk Marl | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Aptian | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Chalk Group |
| Location | |
| Region | England |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
The Channel Tunnel was bored through Chalk Marl for its entire length.
References
- "Welcome to the White Cliffs Countryside Project Page - What is chalk?". whitecliffscountryside.org.uk. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
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